Feels Like Home
by Sheryl Crow
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Jan 27, 2014
    100
    Feels Like Home is musically conservative, socially ingratiating, politically vulnerable. It is unmistakably a piece of product. But it is also brilliant.
  2. Billboard.com
    Sep 9, 2013
    92
    She may be changing direction, but that swagger is still intact.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Sep 11, 2013
    91
    [The album] inlays modern Music City twang like turquoise in a belt buckle, while the lyrics funnel her cheery realism into finer-cut tales of staycations, sexually charged car talk, and how "Waterproof Mascara" won't "run like his daddy did." [13 Sep 2013, p.70]
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  5. Q Magazine
    Feb 14, 2014
    80
    This daughter of Missouri has merely up-twanged her still-rockin' sound, and boosted the songs' mom, kids and downhome content and the gritty, often rub-tickling detail in the telling that keeps it real. [Mar 2014, p.111]
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  6. The Telegraph (UK)
    Jan 30, 2014
    80
    She’s at her best channelling the mature, suburban melodrama of vintage Tammy Wynette on Stay at Home Mother and the all-out D.I.V.O.R.C.E.-style heartwrench of Waterproof Mascara, on which a little boy’s mother thanks God for a cosmetic that “won’t run like his daddy did”.
  7. Uncut
    Feb 3, 2014
    70
    A substantial return to form. [Mar 2014, p.73]
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  8. musicOMH.com
    Jan 24, 2014
    70
    In the space of an album, we discover the difference between contented coupon cutting and chronic coupon cutting. It’s a strong testament to Feels Like Home’s sheer quality that such balance is present throughout.
  9. Boston Globe
    Sep 10, 2013
    70
    So much of Feels Like Home indeed feels natural. When it doesn’t, it’s tough going, as on the obvious bids for radio play like formulaic first single “Easy” and “We Oughta Be Drinkin’.”
  10. Rolling Stone
    Sep 10, 2013
    70
    The results are uneven, but never feel forced or faked. The ultimate stylistic diplomat, Crow makes every twang her own.
  11. Exclaim
    Sep 9, 2013
    70
    Yes, on the surface Feels Like Home is a makeover aimed at the parents of every Taylor Swift fan, but the essence of Crow's sound remains intact, and irresistible.
  12. American Songwriter
    Sep 9, 2013
    70
    The album is at its best when it sticks to the timeless stuff about love and loss.
  13. Mojo
    Mar 21, 2014
    60
    Mostly she's clever, soulful, sexy, and only a gram of venturesomeness short of her early best. [Apr 2014, p.90]
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  14. Record Collector
    Feb 5, 2014
    60
    Everything is despatched with verve and attitude, respectful of country music traditions but filtered through a broader, more urbane worldview.
  15. The Independent (UK)
    Jan 24, 2014
    60
    Musically it’s standard rockin’ country fare, save for the poignant tints of accordion applied to “Homecoming Queen”.
  16. PopMatters
    Sep 25, 2013
    60
    While a lot of Feels Like Home misses the mark in this capacity, enough of it rings with the ole’ Sheryl Crow charm to make it a worthy entry into her repertoire and a notable foray into Country-pop music territory.
  17. AllMusic
    Sep 9, 2013
    60
    That her instincts are often right speaks to her skills; that she veers into accidental condescension suggests this country move may be motivated by finding a new audience, not satisfying her existing one.

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 14 out of 25
  1. mystified
    Jul 13, 2021
    9
    Most of the songs are really well produced! In love with this album, it's songwriting is sensitive, deep and funny at times. It's classicMost of the songs are really well produced! In love with this album, it's songwriting is sensitive, deep and funny at times. It's classic Sheryl Crow, which some might love, and some might not like it that much.… Full Review »
  2. Ricko
    Dec 2, 2015
    7
    Sherly Crow was once the ultimate indie rock/country rock crossover artist. While Crow was always leaning towards the pop side of rock, herSherly Crow was once the ultimate indie rock/country rock crossover artist. While Crow was always leaning towards the pop side of rock, her tunes had the fire and the edge to them that appealed to fans of rock, albeit soft rock. She also allowed herself to bring in some of her influences from the country side of things to give her music a nice, laid back feel. As she has matured/gotten older she has drifted further away from the rock side of things and gone more MOR/country. "Feels Like Home" is Crow's out and out country album. It's better than I expected and you can't help yourself from foot tapping your way through most of the songs. I still prefer her early stuff, especially her first 3 albums and I would take those records over "Feels Like Home". "Feels Like Home" is consistent but lacks any individual standout moments. That said, this has a place in any Sheryl Crow fans collection.… Full Review »
  3. Shiftyeyeddog
    Sep 15, 2013
    9
    It took me a listen or two to acclimatize to it, but when I did, did I ever. Once in a while an album comes along that as soon as it's overIt took me a listen or two to acclimatize to it, but when I did, did I ever. Once in a while an album comes along that as soon as it's over you want to play it again, and again. Feels Like Home is right, it fits like a comfy old glove. I could quibble and say I'd prefer something more alt-y and gritty, maybe produced by Jack White, but on its own terms, this album works a treat. Every song works strongest songwriting since Globe Sessions. Nothing sounds like an empty genre exercise, unlike some of her other material of the last 10 years. She sounds fully engaged and invested and it shows in her singing, she sings the hell out of these tracks. A warm and welcome place to be indeed.… Full Review »
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